CONJUNCTIONS & TRANSITIONS TEST 2 (25 QUESTIONS)  

1.Playing games in the back, the children didn't get bored ---- we drove to the resort.

A)   by the time
B)   for
C)   as
D)   during
E)   since

2.When deep----sea diving, you must pay attention to the time, ---- staying underwater too long may result in serious illness.

A)   whereas
B)   so
C)   for
D)   but
E)   whenever

3.Please answer the telephone for the next hour ---- the receptionist has gone to the dentist.

A)   while
B)   until
C)   therefore
D)   so
E)   as

4.The residents received some warning of the tornado; ----, several people were injured.

A)   nonetheless
B)   despite
C)   even though
D)   thus
E)   otherwise

5.---- the authorities try, they don't seem to be able to reduce the crime rate.

A)   Whoever
B)   No sooner
C)   No matter
D)   Whatever
E)   By the time

6.---- vast distances and great difficulties in transportation, there was a remarkable amount of trade in the ancient world.

A)    Whenever
B)    As a consequence of
C)    While
D)    Even though
E)    In spite of

7.---- the facts that the cafe is close to the university and offers reasonably priced meals, it is very popular with students.

A)   On account
B)   Owing to
C)   Whereas
D)   Because
E)   As long as

8.There are a lot of jellyfish in the water around here; ---- , they are a harmless variety.

A)    no matter
B)    besides
C)    consequently
D)    however
E)    much as

9.He was tired of commuting such a long way to work ---- he was quite excited when a local company offered him a job.

A)    as
B)    so
C)    for
D)    though
E)    still

10.It was clear that ---- how much he protested, his father was not going to change his mind.

A)   no matter
B)   whereas
C)   whenever
D)   whatever
E)   although

11.---- it was extremely windy, we managed to have a good game of beach volleyball.

A)    However
B)    No matter
C)    In spite of
D)    Even though
E)    For fear that

12.We are going to set out at dawn tomorrow, ---- we have loaded up the car tonight.

A)    as
B)    when
C)    so
D)    for
E)    because

13.We had to move offices temporarily ---- a new carpet was being fitted in ours.

A)    much as
B)    wherever
C)    during
D)    until
E)    while

14.We cannot move back into our office ---- the workmen have cleared up.

A)    while
B)    by the time
C)    as long as
D)    until
E)    when

15.His parents were happy that he managed to gain a university degree----his handicap.

A)   thus
B)   provided
C)   besides
D)   though
E)   despite

16.---- the sports centre has marvellous facilities, it is usually crowded with sports enthusiasts.

A)   Despite
B)   Whenever
C)   Because
D)   However
E)   On account

17.Working hours for farmers, ---- the fixed hours of office workers, are irregular and dependent upon the needs of livestock and crops.

A)   in order to
B)   in contrast to
C)   nevertheless
D)   in spite of
E)   on the other hand

18.---- we scrubbed the floor, ---- obvious it became that a special cleaning fluid would be required to remove the marks.

A)   Hardly/when
B)   Not only/but also
C)   However/so
D)   No matter/how
E)   The more/the more

19.I have heard that he has been doing well ---- he opened his own language school.

A)   since
B)   while
C)   no sooner
D)   when
E)    by the time

20.---- the way they are portrayed in numerous films and stories as man----eating creatures, only a few species of sharks are known to attack humans.

A)   As
B)   Owing to
C)   Unlike
D)   Although
E)   Because

21.---- people are more aware of the cruelty of importing exotic animals, dealers are less likely to find buyers for pets such as monkeys and parrots.

A)   As a result
B)   Because of
C)   Nevertheless
D)   In contrast to
E)   Now that

22.He had ---- opened the doors of the shop ---- a customer came in and bought all the fresh cream cakes.

A)   both/and
B)   not only/but also
C)   the earlier/the more
D)   no sooner/than
E)   neither/nor

23.I like to read my newspaper ---- travelling to work, but I often leave it behind.

A)   instead of
B)   while
C)   as soon as
D)   because of
E)   since

24.---- you have used the photocopier, please don't forget to turn it off.

A)   After
B)   While
C)   Just
D)   Before
E)   Unless

25.I'm worried about him as he went directly to bed ---- hardly touching his dinner.

A)   while
B)   when
C)   before
D)   after
E)   until